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Two cities share an average maximum temperature. Which has the smaller SD?
ANeither has an SD
BBoth have equal SD
CThe inland city
DThe coastal city
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The coastal city
The sea moderates coastal temperatures, so daily maxima there vary less than inland.
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